Sailing for Dummies

Sailing for Dummies

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Attention landlubbers: If you don't know your port from your starboard, tacking from jibing, then you need to experience clear sailing with the Dummies. With the usual cargo of good humor and demystifying tone, this mast in the Dummies armada lifts the fog on confusing nautical language, teaches the basics about maneuvering a sailboat from dock to open ocean, floats important safety information, and offers advice and info on a variety of related issues (knots, racing, sailboards, how to buy a sailboat). Whether you want to learn to sail or just talk like a sailor, Sailing for Dummies is your anchor to life on the water.

Book Description
Sailing has played a crucial role in the growth and development of the world as we know it. But even in today’s high-tech, fast-paced world, the sport of sailing still brings tremendous pleasure to those who choose to indulge in it.

Whether you want to race or just cruise at a leisurely pace, Sailing For Dummies will speed you along your course to sailing mastery. If you’ve never sailed before, here’s the primer you need to get started and choose the right sailing school for you. If you’ve already gotten your feet wet, you’ll now be ready to take your next steps—whether they include sailing around the world, racing, or just safely including your children in the adventure.

A textbook, user’s manual, and reference book all in one, Sailing For Dummies introduces you to the exciting world of sailing, and shows you everything from how to tie the right knots to how you should dress when you take to the seas. Sailing For Dummies gives you practical, easy-to-follow advice from buying the right equipment and gear, and setting sail for the first time to watching races on TV. Inside, you’ll also discover how to:

Select the best boat to buy or rent for your sailing needs
Navigate like a pro—day or night—with the help of charts, satellites, and compasses
Handle mishaps such as torn sails and leaks
Recover from a capsize, tow a boat, and keep safety a priority
Understand U.S. federal boating regulations and other rules of the sea
Find a sailing school that fits your schedule and your budget
Make sailing fun for the entire family—from toddlers to teens
Locate the best cruising destinations around the world

Featuring photos, illustrations, and tips Sailing For Dummies can help you tell the difference between a sailboat and a catamaran—and get you sailing in no time!

Sailing for Dummies

Sailing for Dummies,JJ Isler,Peter Isler,For Dummies,076455039X,Sailing,Sailing - General,Ships & Shipbuilding - Engineering,Sports,Sports & Recreation,Sports & Recreation / Sailing

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